Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[Hoosierfan2017 21,592]

Blackmon's going to come back and actually play defense. Archie will run screens for him and he'll score a cool 20 a game. All the main guys except OG come back and we're in business right away. That's my bold prediction for the day. 

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I really don't care if Blackmon comes back or not to be honest. I'm more concerned about keeping players like Davis and Green than keeping a guy that guards worse than a folding chair.

Id like to keep our leading scorer, but what do I know


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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Id like to keep our leading scorer, but what do I know


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Lol. Why would you want him gone. Every team has players like him. The leading scorer is usually selfish at times. But when the game is on the line they can go get ya a bucket. JBJ has done good without any real plays ran for him and without screens to free him up. I would love to see what he can do under Archie. It is going to be an interesting couple of weeks seeing whose coming in and whose going out.

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[Zach Farmer 106]

1 minute ago, Walking Boot of Doom said:

Id like to keep our leading scorer, but what do I know


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Your not taking into account the amount points he allowed with poor defense or the bad shots he took. I'm not saying I'm opposed to him coming back just not gonna be upset if he doesn't.

[Zach Farmer 106]

Plus I could've swore he said he was planning on graduating after this semester 

[KingPG21 6,587]

3 minutes ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Lol. Why would you want him gone. Every team has players like him. The leading scorer is usually selfish at times. But when the game is on the line they can go get ya a bucket. JBJ has done good without any real plays ran for him and without screens to free him up. I would love to see what he can do under Archie. It is going to be an interesting couple of weeks seeing whose coming in and whose going out.

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Because defense duh!

 

But seriously, I can't believe people don't want JBJ back. Teams had to play us differently with JBJ playing and when he was on the court. Give me JBJ next year over any guard we could possibly have not named Green, who I think could take a big leap

[Hoosierfan2017 21,592]

4 minutes ago, Zach Farmer said:

Your not taking into account the amount points he allowed with poor defense or the bad shots he took. I'm not saying I'm opposed to him coming back just not gonna be upset if he doesn't.

We got bad defense from everyone on the team which suggests to me that it had more to do with the coaching staff than the guys on the team. Defense is mostly effort and I think Archie will make his players play good defense if they don't want to be glued to the bench. Jbj is a player defenses have to stick to at all times. We need his scoring next year. I hope he comes back because I'm excited about what he could do with Archie at coach. 

[Zach Farmer 106]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

We got bad defense from everyone on the team which suggests to me that it had more to do with the coaching staff than the guys on the team. Defense is mostly effort and I think Archie will make his players play good defense if they don't want to be glued to the bench. Jbj is a player defenses have to stick to at all times. We need his scoring next year. I hope he comes back because I'm excited about what he could do with Archie at coach. 

I would be happy if he stayed and actually played defense under a very defensive oriented coach just not gonna obsess over it cause it's likely not going to happen unfortunately 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Because defense duh!
 
But seriously, I can't believe people don't want JBJ back. Teams had to play us differently with JBJ playing and when he was on the court. Give me JBJ next year over any guard we could possibly have not named Green, who I think could take a big leap

Lol defense will always be brought up w him. He actually improved in that aspect last year. Still barely considered a defender but your 100% right about him being a guy teams had to adjust their plan too. Those guys dont come in waves off the bus. He played awesome down the stretch too. I agree with Green too. He looked like someone who could take a HUGE step next year. Green & Davis are gonna be on a lot of breakout list. Think Rojo probably leaves with all the news surrounding him lately but we can withstand it if he does. I would like Kostas to come here with Archie as well as Smith a hopefully another PG and big man. I think RoJo, Gelon, Priller & OG are gone. Archie knows he will be pressured to win instantly so he will want to bring in a few guys.

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[Hoosierfan2017 21,592]

2 minutes ago, Zach Farmer said:

I would be happy if he stayed and actually played defense under a very defensive oriented coach just not gonna obsess over it cause it's likely not going to happen unfortunately 

His tweet today got me excited about the chances of him coming back. Now that we have our coach we need some good rumors about the players to keep us busy lol. 

[Zach Farmer 106]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

His tweet today got me excited about the chances of him coming back. Now that we have our coach we need some good rumors about the players to keep us busy lol. 

Hopefully it means something but we'll just have to wait and see I guess. 

[KingPG21 6,587]

1 minute ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Lol defense will always be brought up w him. He actually improved in that aspect last year. Still barely considered a defender but your 100% right about him being a guy teams had to adjust their plan too. Those guys dont come in waves off the bus. He played awesome down the stretch too. I agree with Green too. He looked like someone who could take a HUGE step next year. Green & Davis are gonna be on a lot of breakout list. Think Rojo probably leaves with all the news surrounding him lately but we can withstand it if he does. I would like Kostas to come here with Archie as well as Smith a hopefully another PG and big man. I think RoJo, Gelon, Priller & OG are gone. Archie knows he will be pressured to win instantly so he will want to bring in a few guys.

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Yeah I'd be shocked if Rojo is back. Looked so checked out once we really start to get going in B1G play. 

 

My big 3 to get to come back are Green, Davis, and Morgan. Morgan started the year so well, then he just kind of was out there at times late in the year. Injuries played a part I'm sure, but Crean just stopped using him. Kostas would be great, wonder if Dayton would allow him to transfer to follow Archie

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Yeah I'd be shocked if Rojo is back. Looked so checked out once we really start to get going in B1G play. 
 
My big 3 to get to come back are Green, Davis, and Morgan. Morgan started the year so well, then he just kind of was out there at times late in the year. Injuries played a part I'm sure, but Crean just stopped using him. Kostas would be great, wonder if Dayton would allow him to transfer to follow Archie

Yup didnt look the least bit interested in playing. Had games every now and then but was so consistent to start then fell off. Could be cause of Newkirks emergence but he was still the better player so who knows. Kostas will be fun to watch to see what happens. I think he comes here if allowed. Also depends on UD's hire. I am very excited to see Archies staff. I would like to see a IU guy and an Indiana guy with connections. The rest he can do what he wants with. We need to start being a program teams look at for assistants. Not UIC lol.

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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

33 minutes ago, Zach Farmer said:

Your not taking into account the amount points he allowed with poor defense or the bad shots he took. I'm not saying I'm opposed to him coming back just not gonna be upset if he doesn't.

Compared to other teams leading scorers Blackmon took very few bad shots. He averaged 17 a game on 48/42/84 splits, that's crazy efficient for a primarily jump shooting guard. 

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

33 minutes ago, KingPG21 said:

Because defense duh!

 

But seriously, I can't believe people don't want JBJ back. Teams had to play us differently with JBJ playing and when he was on the court. Give me JBJ next year over any guard we could possibly have not named Green, who I think could take a big leap

It's like people didn't watch Blackmon get the ball at the end of garbage possessions, size dudes up, and then splash 3's in their face a couple times a game. 

[Stuhoo 81,419]

Poach an Illini or Gtown recruit, or go get Mark Smith pleeeeeeeease!

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,512]

Poach an Illini or Gtown recruit, or go get Mark Smith pleeeeeeeease!

Ditto.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,512]

Ditto.


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Or a worthy grad transfer.


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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

15 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Poach an Illini or Gtown recruit, or go get Mark Smith pleeeeeeeease!

love Mark Smith. 

[Stuhoo 81,419]

This kid is pretty good: https://www.google.com/amp/www.daytondailynews.com/sports/dayton-flyers-recruit-leads-team-state-semifinals-minnesota/k01gCgX9TacRxfqDrWSmyK/amp.html